Ed Sheeran has already written a James Bond theme song

From Digital Spy

If ever the Bond filmmakers decide to ask Ed Sheeran to follow in the footsteps of Shirley Bassey, Adele and Sam Smith, he's completely ready for it.

Speaking on Ireland's The Late Late Show last night (December 15), Sheeran revealed to host Ryan Tubridy that he's had a Bond theme song prepared for the last three years, just in case he gets the call.

"With Bond, I've had a theme tune written for about three years, just in case," he shared, even while he admitted he hasn't actually been asked to do it at all. (Yet.)

The singer also wouldn't share the title of the track, "because someone might steal it", but he seems pretty confident in it too, adding: "But it's good, it's good."

Sheeran went on to explain that preparing for a possible big moment in his career ahead of time has served him in good stead recently, as it worked for him during his collaboration with Eminem for the rapper's new album Revival.

"I just recently did a song with one of my all time heroes Eminem, and when we did a song together I already had the song planned, because I was like if ever I work with Eminem I've got this song.

"So it's the same with Bond... If ever I'm called, I'll be like, 'Right, here you go.'"

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It's not the first time Sheeran has expressed interest in doing a Bond song, but he might face some competition as fellow Brit singer Paloma Faith also recently put her name forward for the gig.

There's still some time yet for the finer details to be ironed out though, as Daniel Craig is set to return as the iconic spy in the as-yet-untitled Bond 25 on November 8, 2019.

But at least they know Sheeran will be good to go if ever they need him.

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